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bawl
To cry loudly and uncontrollably. (verb)
douse
To pour a liquid over; drench (verb)
plunge
To quickly fall a long way down (verb)
squelch
To inhibit or suppress (verb)
shmo
A stupid person (noun)
thud
A dull, heavy sound, such as that made by an object falling to the ground (noun)
lug
To carry or drag a heavy or bulky object slowly with great effort. (verb)
nag
Annoy or irritate (a person) with persistent fault-finding or continuous urging (verb)
cushy
(of a job, task, or situation) undemanding, easy, or secure (adjective)
livid
Furiously angry (adjective)
plush
Richly luxurious and expensive (adjective)
snazzy
Stylish and attractive (adjective)
honkey
Usually an uncomplimentary term referring to 'white people' (noun)
scorn
Feel or express contempt or derision for (verb)
vanish
To disappear suddenly and completely (verb)
rustic
Relating to the countryside; rural (adjective)
radiance
Bright light or inner glow that shines from something or someone (adjective)
wilt
To become limp through heat, loss of water, or disease, regarding something such as a plant, leaf, or flower. (verb)
crook
A person who is dishonest or a criminal (noun)
skid
(of a vehicle) slide, typically sideways or obliquely, on slippery ground or as a result of stopping or turning too quickly (verb)
candor
The quality of being open and honest in expression; frankness (noun)
maestro
A person who is very skilled at doing something, especially music (noun)
perplexing
Confusing and difficult to understand (adjective)
hysteria
A state of extreme excitement, fear or anger in which a person, or a group of people, loses control of their emotions and starts to cry, laugh, etc. (noun)
snap
To break suddenly. (verb)
industrious
To work very hard (adjective)
tingle
To experience or cause to experience a slight prickling or stinging sensation (verb)
trickle
A small flow of liquid (noun)
whine
A long, high-pitched complaining cry (noun)
ridicule
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior (noun)
bumpy
Unstable or rough, especially describing a ride or journey. (adjective)
cheapskate
A person who is unwilling to spend money, even when necessary; very stingy. (noun)
congeal
To become fixed, firm, or rigid; to change from a fluid or soft state to a thickened or solid state. (verb)
deceive
To mislead or trick someone, especially for personal gain. (verb)
dip
A brief lowering or decline, often in reference to a surface or position (noun)
ego
A person's sense of self-esteem or self-importance. (noun)
gyrations
Circular or spiral movements, often in a rapid or repetitive manner. (noun)
homesick
Feeling sad or longing for home and family when away from them. (adjective)
ingenious
Demonstrating exceptional intelligence, originality, or resourcefulness. (adjective)
quorum
The minimum number of members required to be present in order to conduct official business or make decisions as a group. (noun)
roundabout
Describing a way of doing something that is not straightforward, often involving detours, twists, or delays. (adjective)
traverse
To move back and forth over an area, often in search or exploration. (verb)
ultimatum
A firm warning, often with consequences if the demand isn’t met. (noun)
utmost
The greatest or highest degree or amount of something; as far as possible; to the maximum extent (adjective)
victim
A person who is negatively affected by a situation or condition (noun)
concede
To give in or surrender, especially after a struggle or competition. (verb)
ravenous
Extremely hungry; eager or craving something in an intense or insatiable way. (adjective)
revert
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change. (verb)
decisive
Being able to make decisions quickly and confidently. (adjective)
solitude
The state or situation of being isolated and alone. (noun)
circumvent
To find a way around and overcome a problem or difficulty. (verb)
manifesto
A public declaration of intent, policy, aims, opinions, and objectives. (noun)
hiss
To make a sharp sound such as water coming out of a broken pipe. (verb)
majesty
Beauty, grandeur, dignity, and greatness that inspires awe and respect. (noun)
dynamic
Marked by continuous and productive activity or change (adjective)
laughable
So stupid as to be funny and not worth serious consideration; bad in a way that seems foolish or silly (adjective)
eternity
Time that never ends and has no limits (noun)
meteoric
Something that develops very fast and attracts a lot of attention (adjective)
crispy
When food has a pleasingly firm, dry, and brittle surface or texture. (adjective)
shameful
Disgraceful behavior that is worthy of blame and shame. (adjective)